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Form of workBCS Refugee Volunteer & Donations Specialist - Traverse City
Bethany Christian Services' Refugee Adult and Family programs aim to help refugees adjust to their new life in the United States. Volunteer and Donations Specialists work to recruit volunteers and find innovative ways to acquire donations need to aid in resettlement. Bethany's Traverse city office is looking for a self-motivated VISTA to help develop the donations and volunteer programs there. This person would be required to learn about the volunteer services in place at our headquarters in the Grand Rapids offices, and work to implement a similar program within our Refugee and Immigrant Services programs. In particular, this Donations Specialist would recruit help from the community for volunteers and donations for the refugee clients.
Member Duties : 1) Develop partnerships with local community members including donors, to create a sustainable network of support. 2) Recruit volunteers and community support to resettle refugees in the greater Traverse City area. 3) Establish a sustainable system for tracking and storing donations for the Resettlement Program.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
None
Skills :
Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Fine Arts/Crafts , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , First Aid , Team Work , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Community Organization , Leadership .
